HomeMy WebLinkAboutFEBRUARY 21,1978_2
v.
22:9454
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
I
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MINUTE
APPROVAL
HEARING
14 E.
Huntington
Continued to
March 7 f
~ ~ 3tJ
I
M I NUT E S
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 1978
The City Council of the City of Arcadia, met in regular session
on February 21, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
Arcadia City Hall.
Rev. Paul Chaney, Emmanuel Assembly of God
Planning Director William Woolard
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gi1b, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Sae1id
None
On MOTION by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member Margett and carried
unanimously the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1978
were approved.
Planning Commission recommendation concerning a conditional use
permit for a restaurant at 14 E. Huntington Drive. This conditional
use permit had been granted by the Commission subject to compliance
with the Code for parking. The applicant appealed to this requirement
to the City Council and the Planning Director explained in detail
the circumstances; that it is proposed to construct a restaurant
building with a gross floor area which would require 21 parking
spaces and the applicant can provide only 13. Adjacent businesses
and parking spaces were explored. Some discussion held on the
possibility of the patrons or the employees of the proposed
restaurant using spaces in the Parking District on the north side
of Huntington Drive.
Mayor Sae1id declared the hearing open and the applicant stated in
part that as owner of the drive-in liquor store at 10 E. Huntington
Drive he could provide five additional spaces and he has access by
agreement to four spaces located behind the Professional Development
Company at 12 S. Santa Anita. He said if another Parking District
were to be formed on the south side of Huntington Drive he would
participate. Financing will be from private funds without the
assistance of the Redevelopment Agency. He felt the restaurant,
due to its attractive architecture, would enhance the subject area.
He also may purchase the liquor store property on which he has a
lease with an option to buy.
In answer to a question Mr. Turiace said in part that he had looked
at other property but found none he could afford and that he does
own the subject property. He also commented that when patrons park
in the alley on private property he sees that it is clean; that with
the present 13 spaces, the 4 behind the professional building and
the 5 for the liquor store he would meet the requirements.
Charles Neuberg, 1732 Vista Del Valle, said in part that a dinner
house is being contemplated which would overcome some of the present
objections; and that with the additional parking, as explained by
the applicant, the evening trade could be accommodated and that it
is hoped the lunch trade would come from the business people in the
area who could walk to the restaurant. He asked the City Council to
act favorably on:the appeal.
2-21-78
- 1 -
HEARING
(El Sur
Street
Lighting)
APPROVED
~
C\1)
\1}
RECESS
RECONVENED
22:9455
Arthur Palfrey, 15-19 Alta Street, felt the proposed restaurant
would be an improvement to the area and submitted some of the problems
encountered in the past. He asked the City Council to require
compliance with the Code as far as parking spaces are concerned. He
also expressed concern about where the delivery trucks would park.
Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, expressed concern for the
residents to the rear of the subject property and also for the effect
the new restaurant and bar might have on teenagers.
Virgil Stevens, 25 Alta Street, said in part that most of the resident
properties have chains across the rear of their places and these have
been cut. He did not know who may have done this but it is happening
and asked that it be looked into.
Jim Widaman, 1520 Marendale Lane, submitted that what is being I
considered at this time is the substitution of a poor situation with
a first class dinner house and asked that the plans be shown to the
residents who are objecting. Council Member Lauber commented that
the renderings are the most attractive she has seen. Council concurred.
It was suggested by Member Gilb that this matter be carried over
until March 7; that during the interim staff work with Mr. Turiace
to see if a property exchange could be arranged or another location
could be obtained to which Mr. Turiace could move which would be
beneficial to him. The City Council could then plan on something else
for the subject corner. Member Gilb then MOVED to continue the matter
until March 7 and that staff work with Mr. Turiace during the interim;
that the Realty Board be contacted also, and that the residents be
notified of the continuance of this hearing.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
On January 17 the City Council received a petition and staff report
concerning the improvement of the street lighting on El Sur Street.
The petition was accepted and this hearing was scheduled. The City
Clerk read into the record the communication from Eleanor W. Farrell,
1040 El Sur Avenue, objecting to the installation and in the event
the installation proceeds she asked that a shield be placed on the
light to prevent it from shining into her bedroom windows. The
Engineer stated this could be arranged.
Mayor Saelid declared the hearing open and Johanna Hofer, 875 Monte
Verde Drive, was informed concerning the illumination output per
kilowatt consumed. She had asked if, due to the energy crisis, were
the lights giving the maximum light with the minimum use of energy.
The City Manager responded in the affirmative.
The hearing was CLOSED on MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member
Lauber and carried unanimously. It was then MOVED by Member Lauber, I
seconded by Member Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows
that the protest be overruled; that the Director of Public Works be
authorized to proceed with this installation and that the light for
1040 El Sur Street be shielded as requested by the resident.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
The City Council recessed in order to act as the Arcadia Redevelopment
Agency. .,. '"<'-:(J
Council reconvened.
2-21-78
- 2 -
I.,
,.1,
1,1,'1
"
.'
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
22:9456
I
HEARINGS
SCHEDULED
(March 7)
(March 21)
HOUSING
ELDERLY
LEAVE/ -1;~ rr-
ABSENCE V,
TRACTS 26248
& 31656
C U'P
CONDITION
(DATSUN, INC.)
( I'-d~
AWARD OF
CONTRACT
(Fire Station
site
improvements)
I
\
"I,
1/
"
Walter Reed, President of the Arcadia Police Relief Association,
read in full a communication concerning comments made by Mayor
Saelid in a news article relative to the Association's interest
in negotiations for the CHP plan.
Joh~nna'Hofer, 875 Monte Verde Drive, stated in part that she is
still of the opinion that redevelopment should be submitted to the
,people for a vote. In response to her inquiry as to whether or not
the new Engineering Science building will be using solar energy she
was advised that it is not due to the economics. She would like
to see some legislation which would make it compulsory for all new
buildings to have solar energy heating and cooling. She was informed
that a report being prepared by the Finance Director on the Jarvis-
Gann measure will be made available.
Planning Commission Res. No. 1033 recommending General Plan
amendments for the properties at 625-671 Naomi Avenue, and amending
the General Plan circulation element. MARCH 7.
Planning Commission Res. No. 1035 recommending approval of zone
change from R-O 30,000 to R-O 30,000 and D for the Anoakia area.
MARCH 21.
On MOTION by Member Gilb, seconded by Member Lauber and carried
unanimously the following items were APPROVED.
Report concerning housing for the elderly.
Leave of absence without pay for Police Officer Antonio Martinez.
Streets in Tract Nos. 26248 (Loma Lisa Lane) and 31656 (Woodacre
Lane) accepted for maintenance by the City.
Request of the Arcadia Datsun, Inc., 333 E. Huntington Drive, for
an extension of time in which to meet a condition of the conditional
use permit. This is due to the inclement weather. It was MOVED by
Member Gilb, seconded by Member Parry and carried unanimously that
an extension of 90 days be granted.
The City Council received the result of bids and recommendation for
award of contract for site improvements at the Fire Station Headquarters.
In this consideration it was submitted that two existing 550 gallon
fuel tanks should be replaced with two new 3000 gallon capacity tanks.
The existing tanks are inadequate and poorly located for the needs of
the department and it was felt that the larger tanks would result in
a savings in fuel cost due to the advantage of bulk purchases.
It was MOVED by Member Lauber, seconded by Member Gilb and carried on
roll call vote as follows that Schedule 2 submitted by the low bidder,
Sully Miller Construction Company, in the amount of $23,107 be
accepted; that all other bids be rejected; that any informalities or
irregularities in the bids or bidding process be waived; that $6000
be appropriated from the Capital Improvement Account to provide for
the replacement of the two fuel tanks (total of $29,107); and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute the
contract in form approved by the City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gilb, Lauber, Parry, Saelid
None _ J.J
Council Member.Margett
None
2-21-78
. - 3 -
'.
~,
MULTI-PURPOSE
PLAYFIELD
PROPOSED
y
~(
\~
HOUS ING
ELDERLY
i
V
ORDINANCE
NO. 1622
RE-INTRODUCED
'/
ORDINANCE
NO. 1623, /
ADOPTED VI
RESOLUTION
NO. 4724
ADOPTED
'" Ij II
~ I V I ~ (I)
CLAIM
DENIED
(Lindsay) V'- L;
I t\ \
1 ,l,-
f. '-
22:9457
The City Council reviewed the plans and specifications for the
multi-purpose p1ayfie1d on City Hall property (north end) as well as
the existing and proposed parking lots. It was noted that the City
has applied for State funds but the agreement cannot,be completed
until State approves the plans, specifications and cost estimates.
It was MOVED by Member Parry, seconded by Member Gi1b and carried
on roll call vote as follows that the plans and specifications be
APPROVED, the Director of Recreation be authorized to submit the
plans and specifications to the State Department of Parks and
Recreation for its approval and on receipt of the approval that the
City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on this project.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gi1b, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Saelid
None
None
Mrs. Mabel Heins spoke to ways the financing could be obtained for
construction of housing for the elderly.
I
The City Attorney presented for reintroduction, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1622, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING SECTION 6429.3.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE INCREASING THE TAXICAB DRIVER'S PERMIT LICENSE FEE FROM $2.00
TO $5.00 AND CHARGING A FEE FOR PROCESSING FINGERPRINTS."
It was MOVED by Council Member Margett, seconded by Council Member
Gi1b and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading
of the full text be waived and that the same be RE-INTRODUCED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gi1b, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Sae1id
None
None
The City Attorney presented for the second time, explained the content
and read the title of Ordinance No. 1623, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO RECLASSIFY FROM
M-1 TO C-2, R-3, R-1, and C-M VARIOUS PARCELS DESCRIBED HEREIN
BOUNDED BY THE FOOTHILL FREEWAY, LA PORTE STREET, AND SANTA ANITA
AVENUE. "
It was MOVED by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council Member
Parry and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further reading
of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gi1b, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Sae1id
. None
None
The City Attorney presented, explained the content and read the
title of Resolution No. 4724, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND DENYING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 77-22 FOR THE ANCIENT MOOSE SALOON AND WILD WEST BAR BQ AT
135 COLORADO PLACE."
I
It was MOVED by Council Member Gi1b, seconded by Council Member
Margett and carried on roll call vote as follows that the further
reading of the full text be waived and that the same be ADOPTED.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gi1b, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Sae1id
None
None
On recommendation of the City Attorney the claim of Mary W. Lindsay
was DENIED on MOTION by Council Member Gilb, seconded by Council
2-21-78
'.
- 4 -
LAUBER
I
GILB
~>p
PARRY
~)p
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
I
RECONVENE
&
ADJOURNMENT
22:9458
Member Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gi1b, Lauber, 'Margett, Parry, Sae1id
None
None
Discussed a personnel matter involving a major illness and expressed
concern about the medical coverage. She hoped the City Council would
take a good long look at the insurance at renewable time.
Some discussion on appointments to be made to the Planning and Sister
City Commissions; also the new Senior Citizens Commission.
Brought up the matter of the time in which an appeal must be filed
in connection with action taken by an Architectural Review Board of
the various Homeowner Associations. It was the consensus that a change
should be made and it was MOVED by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member
Lauber and carried on roll call vote as follows that a Text Amendment
be prepared for Council consideration to provide that any such appeals
be made directly to the Planning Commission automatically and without
fee.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Membe~ Gi1b, Lauber, Margett, Parry,
None
None
Saelid
It was further MOVED by Member Gi1b, seconded by Member Lauber and
carried on roll call vote as follows that the case, M-78-3, be
granted an extension period of 15 days in which to appeal the
decision of the Modification Committee. (The 5 day period would
eX?ire February 22 at 5 p.m.)
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Gi1b, Lauber, Margett, Parry, Sae1id
None
None
Brought up the need for additional locations for the baseball leagues
and the installation of lights at some of the existing fields.
Discussion then ensued on the possible closing of California Street
adjacent to First Avenue Jr. High School. It was MOVED by Member
Lauber, seconded by Member Parry and carried unanimously that the
material concerning the closing of California Street be made
available for discussion at the next adjourned regular meeting
(February 28) and that the School District be contacted for its
position concerning lights at the Jr. High School fields.
At 10 p.m. the City Council adjourned to an executive session.
At 10:15 p.m. the City Council reconvened and adjourned immediately
thereafter to 4 p.m. February 28 in the Conference Room.
ATTEST:
~])~
2-21-78
- 5 -